Saul “Canelo” Alvarez is reportedly slated for a highly anticipated comeback to the boxing ring this September, following a year-long absence. According to a report from Mike Coppinger of Ring Magazine, Alvarez is expected to face Christian Mbilli for the WBC super middleweight championship. The bout is anticipated to take place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Alvarez’s last outing was in September 2025, where he suffered a unanimous decision loss to Terence Crawford in their undisputed super middleweight title fight. Subsequently, he underwent elbow surgery.
Before this defeat, the 35-year-old Mexican superstar had secured a six-fight winning streak, with notable victories against Edgar Berlanga, Gennady Golovkin, and Jermell Charlo. His career record stands at 62 wins, 3 losses, and 2 draws, with 39 victories by knockout.
Christian Mbilli, also known as “Solide,” is coming off a draw against Lester Martínez in September 2025. He was later elevated to WBC world champion after Terence Crawford relinquished the title. The 31-year-old Cameroonian-French fighter maintains an undefeated record of 29 wins, 0 losses, and 1 draw, with an impressive 24 knockouts. His notable wins include those against Maciej Sulecki, Mark Heffron, and Demond Nicholson.